CARDIOSTRONG EX70 User manual

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CSTEX70.04.04
Assembly and Operating Instructions
Art. No. CST-EX70-4
Elliptical Crosstrainer EX70

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Content
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 7
1.1 Technical Data 7
1.2 Personal Safety 8
1.3 Electrical Safety 9
1.4 Set-Up Place 10
2 ASSEMBLY 11
2.1 General Instructions 11
2.2 Scope of Delivery 12
2.3 Assembly 15
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 28
3.1 Console Display 28
3.2 Button Functions 29
3.3 Turning On and Setting the Equipment 30
3.4 Energy-Saving Mode 30
3.5 Programmes 31
3.5.1 Quick Start Programme 31
3.5.2 Manual Programme 32
3.5.3 Pre-Set Prole Programmes 33
3.5.4 Heart Rate Controlled Programme (♥) 34
3.5.5 Watt-Controlled Programme (W) 35
3.5.6 User-Dened Programme (U) 36
3.6 Recovery Function 37
4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 38
4.1 General Instructions 38
4.2 Transportation Wheels 38
5 TROUBLESHOOTING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE 39
5.1 General Instructions 39
5.2 Faults and Fault Diagnosis 39
5.3 Maintenance and Inspection Calendar 40
6 DISPOSAL 40
7 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 41

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8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 42
8.1 Serial Number and Model Name 42
8.2 Parts List 43
8.3 Exploded Drawing 45
9 WARRANTY 47
10 CONTACT 49

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Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing a high-quality equipment of the brand cardiostrong®. cardiostrong® oers
sports and tness equipment for the sophisticated home sport and the equipment of tness studios
and business customers. With cardiostrong® tness equipment, the focus is on what sport is all about:
maximum performance! Therefore, the equipment is developed in close consultation with athletes
and sports scientists. Because athletes know best what makes perfect tness equipment.
Further information can be found at www.sport-tiedje.com.
Legal Notice
Sport-Tiedje GmbH
Europe’s No. 1 for home tness
International Headquarters
Flensburger Straße 55
24837 Schleswig
Germany
Management:
Christian Grau
Sebastian Campmann
Dr. Bernhard Schenkel
No. HRB 1000 SL
Local Court Flensburg
European VAT Number: DE813211547
Disclaimer
©2010 cardiostrong® is a registered brand of the company SportTiedje GmbH. All
rights reserved. Any use of this trademark without the explicit written permission of
Sport-Tiedje is prohibited.
Product and manual are subject to change. Technical data can be changed without
advance notice.
Intended Use
The equipment may only be used for its intended purpose.
The equipment is only suitable for home use. The equipment is not suitable for semi-professional
(e.g. hospitals, associations, hotels, schools, etc.) and commercial or professional use (e.g. tness
studios).

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Please carefully read the entire manual before installation and rst use. The manual will help you to
quickly set up the system and explains how to safely use it. Make sure that all persons exercising with
the equipment (especially children and persons with physical, sensory, mental or motor disabilities)
are informed about this manual and its contents in advance. In case of doubt, responsible persons
must supervise the use of the equipment.
This equipment has been manufactured according to the latest safety knowledge.
As far as possible, potential safety hazards which could cause injury have been
eliminated. Make sure to carefully follow the instructions and that all parts are
securely in place. If required, read through the instructions again to correct any
mistakes.
Please pay close attention to the safety and maintenance instructions given here. The contract
partner cannot be held liable for damage to health, accidents or damage to the equipment when it
is not used in accordance with these instructions.
The following safety instructions may appear in this manual:
࣑ATTENTION
This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
⚠CAUTION
This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in slight
or minor injuries!
⚠WARNING
This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in death
or serious injuries!
⚠DANGER
This notice indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injuries!
LNOTICE
This notice indicates further useful information.
Retain these instructions in a safe place for future reference, maintenance or when ordering
replacement parts.

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Technical Data
LCD display of
+ speed in km/h
+ training time in min
+ training distance in km
+ cadence (rotations per minute)
+ calories burnt in kcal
+ heart rate (when using the hand sensors or a chest strap)
+ Watt
+ resistance level
Resistance system: electronic magnetic brake system
Resistance level: 32
Watt: 10 - 350 Watt
User memory: 4
Total number of training programmes: 19
Manual programmes: 1
Pre-set programmes: 12
Watt-controlled programmes: 1
Heart rate controlled programmes: 4
User-dened programmes: 1 (1 per user)
Flywheel: 12 kg
Transmission ratio: 1: 16.7
Stride length: 46–58.4 cm
Stride width: 7 cm
Weight and dimensions:
Product weight (gross, incl. packaging): 72 kg
Product weight (net, without packaging): 65 kg
Packaging dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 108 cm x 38 cm x 80 cm
Set-up dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 125.8 cm x 75 cm x 165 cm
Maximum user weight: 136 kg

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1.2 Personal Safety
⚠DANGER
+ Before you start using the equipment, you should consult your physician that this type of
exercise is suitable for you from a health perspective. Particularly aected are persons who:
have a hereditary disposition to high blood pressure or heart disease, are over the age of 45,
smoke, have high cholesterol values, are overweight and/or have not exercised regularly in
the past year. If you are under medical treatment that aects your heart rate, medical advice
is absolutely essential.
+ Note that excessive training can seriously endanger your health. Please also note that
heart rate monitoring systems can be inaccurate. If you notice any signs of weakness,
nausea, dizziness, pain, shortness of breath, or other abnormal symptoms, stop exercising
immediately and seek advice from your doctor if necessary.
⚠WARNING
+ This equipment may not be used by children under the age of 14.
+ Children should not be allowed unsupervised access to the equipment.
+ Persons with disabilities must have a medical license and must be under strict observation
when using the equipment.
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+ The equipment is strictly for use by one person at a time.
+ Keep your hands, feet and other body parts, hair, clothing, jewellery and other objects well
clear of moving parts.
+ During use, wear suitable sports clothing rather than loose or baggy clothing.When wearing
sports shoes, make sure they have suitable soles, preferably made of rubber or other non-
slip materials. Shoes with heels, leather soles, studs or spikes are unsuitable. Never exercise
barefoot.
⚠CAUTION
+ If your equipment needs to be connected to the power supply with a mains cable, make
sure that the cable is not a potential tripping hazard.
+ Make sure that nobody is within the range of motion of the equipment during training so as
not to endanger you or other persons.
࣑ATTENTION
+ Do not insert any objects of any kind into the openings of the device.

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1.3 Electrical Safety
⚠DANGER
+ In order to reduce the risk of an electric shock, always unplug the equipment from the
mains socket immediately after your workout, before assembly or dismantling, and before
maintenance or cleaning. Do not pull on the cable.
⚠WARNING
+ Do not leave the equipment unattended while the mains cable is plugged into the mains
socket. During your absence, the mains cable must be removed from the mains socket to
prevent improper use by third parties or children.
+ If the mains cable or plug is damaged or defective, contact your contract partner. Until
repair, the equipment must not be used.
࣑ATTENTION
+ The equipment requires a mains connection of 220-230V with 50Hz mains voltage.
+ The equipment may only be connected directly to an earthed socket using the supplied
mains cable. Extension cables must conform to VDE guidelines. Always completely unwind
the mains cable.
+ The socket must be protected by a fuse with a minimum fuse rating of "16A, slow blow".
+ Do not make any changes to the mains cable or the mains plug.
+ Keep the mains cable away from water, heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not route the mains
cable underneath the equipment or under a carpet or rug, and do not place any objects on
top of it.

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1.4 Set-Up Place
⚠WARNING
+ Do not place the equipment in main corridors or escape routes.
⚠CAUTION
+ Choose a location in which to place the equipment such that there is enough free space/
clearance to the front, the rear and to the sides of the equipment. Make sure that you leave
at least 30 cm on each side of the equipment and at least 15 cm in front of and behind the
equipment as a training zone. This is the minimum required area in order to safely use the
equipment. The recommended free zone around the equipment should be at least 60 cm on
each side and 45 cm in front of and behind the equipment.
+ The training room should be well ventilated during training and not be exposed to any
draughts.
+ Choose the place in which to set up the equipment such that there is enough free space/
clearance to the front, the rear and to the sides of the equipment.
+ The set-up and mounting surface of the equipment should be at, loadable and solid.
࣑ATTENTION
+ The device may only be used in one building, in suciently tempered and dry rooms
(ambient temperatures between 10°C and 35°C). The equipment should not be used
outdoors or in rooms with high humidity (over 70%) like swimming pools.
+ A oor protective mat/equipment underlay can help to protect high-quality oor coverings
(parquet, laminate, cork, carpets) from dents and sweat and can help to level out slight
unevenness.

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2 ASSEMBLY
2.1 General Instructions
⚠DANGER
+ Do not leave any tools, packaging materials such as foils or small parts lying around,
as otherwise there is a danger of suocation for children. Keep children away from the
equipment during assembly.
⚠WARNING
+ Pay attention to the instructions attached to the equipment in order to reduce the risk of
injuries.
⚠CAUTION
+ Do not open the packaging when it is lying on its side.
+ Ensure to have sucient room for movement in each direction during assembly.
+ The assembly of the equipment must be carried out by at least two adults. If in doubt, seek
the help of a third technically skilled person.
࣑ATTENTION
+ To prevent damage to the equipment and the oor, assemble the equipment on a mat or
packaging board.
LNOTICE
+ In order to make the assembly as simple as possible, some screws and nuts to be used can
already be pre-assembled.
+ Ideally, assemble the equipment at its later set-up place.

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2.2 Scope of Delivery
The scope of delivery consist of the following parts. At the beginning, check whether all parts
and tools belonging to the device are included in the scope of delivery and whether damage has
occurred. In the event of complaints, the contractual partner must be contacted directly.
⚠CAUTION
If parts of the scope of delivery are missing or damaged, the assembly must not be carried out.
Console (31) Fixed Handlebar (32) Tube Cap (35) Upper Handlebar (44/45)
Leveler (27) Support Tube (30) Front Stabilizer (28)
Pedal (55) Adaptor (63) Swing arm (36/99) Pivoting arm (47/48)
Rear stabilizer (25) Pedal support arm (58) Main frame (1)

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Hardware kit Part no. and description Qty.
65 Lock washer (M8)
66 Washer (8x16x2.0t)
67 Washer (8x30x2.0t)
82 Screw, Pan head (M5xp0.8x15mm)
85 Bolt, socket head (M8xp1.25x20mm)
86 Bolt, socket head (M8xp1.25x30mm)
94 Bolt, socket head (M8x1.25x25mm)
Tools
Multi-Tool
Allen Key (6 mm)
Socket spanner (17 mm)

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Console
Upper handlebar
Pull pin
Swing arm
Transportation wheel
Front stabilizer
Pedal support arm
Rear stabilizer
Pedal
Pivoting arm
Hand pulse sensor

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2.3 Assembly
Before assembly, take a close look at the individual assembly steps shown and carry out the assembly
in the order given.
LNOTICE
First loosely screw all parts together and check that they t properly. Tighten the screws using
the tool only when you are instructed to do so.
Step 1: Assembly of the front stabilzer
1. Mount the two leveler (27) into the openings on the underside of the front stabilizer (28).
2. Connect the lower adaptor connection wire (62) to the middle adaptor connection wire (61).
3. Place the main frame (1) with the ywheel facing up on the polystyrene of the original packaging
and remove the four pre-assembled nylon nuts (76) from the main frame (1).
࣑ATTENTION
Pay attention to not pinch the cable during the next step.
4. Mount the front stabilizer (28) to the main frame (1) with the four nylon nuts (76) previously
removed.
5. Tighten the nylon nuts with the tool.

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Step 2: Assembly of the rear stabilizer
1. Mount the two leveler (27) into the openings on the underside of the rear stabilizer (25).
2. Place the main frame (1) with the ywheel down on the polystyrene of the original packaging
and remove the ve pre-assembled washers (66), lock washers (65) and bolts (87) from the main
frame (1).
3. Mount the rear stabilizer (25) to the main frame (1) with the ve washers (66), lock washers (65)
and bolts (87) previously removed.
࣑ATTENTION
Do not set up the equipment until the end of Step 4.

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Step 3: Assembly of the support tube
1. First mount the support tube (30) to the
upper hole of the front stabilizer (28)
with one bolt (85), one lock washer (65)
and one washer (66).
2. Mount the support tube (30) to the lower
hole on the front stabilizer (25) with one
bolt (85), one lock washer (65) and one
washer (66).
3. Mount the support tube (30) to the rear
stabilizer (25) with one bolt (85), one lock
washer (65) and one washer (66).
Step 4: Tighten the bolts
Tighten all screws on the equipment from
Step2 and Step 3 with the tool.

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Step 5: Assembly of the swing arms
LNOTICE
The swing arms (36/99) are marked with„R“ and„L“.
1. Place the equipment of its feet and make sure it is level. If necessary, adjust the height under the
feet using the leveler (27).
2. Before mounting, carefully remove the plastic foil from the the axles on the main frame (1).
࣑ATTENTION
+ Be careful not to remove the washers pre-mounted on the axles when removing the plastic
foil (see Figure 1-3).
+ Make sure that the surface of the axle is below the bearing surface (see Fig. 4).
3. Slide the swing arm (36) onto the crank axle (1a) and mount the swing arm (36) with one washer
(76), one tube cap (35) and one bolt (94).
4. Remove the zip tie from the swing arm (36).
5. Repeat the steps for the other side.

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Step 6: Assembly of the pivoting arms
LNOTICE
The pivoting arms (47/48) are marked with„R“ und „L“.
1. Remove the pre-assembled two bolts (88) and nylon nuts (75) from the pivoting arm (48)
࣑ATTENTION
Make sure that the surface of the axle is below the bearing surface (see Fig. 5).
2. Slide the pivoting arm (48) onto the axle on the main frame (1b) and mount the pivoting arm
(48) with one washer (67), one tube cap (35) and one bolt (94).
3. Repeat the steps for the other side.
4. Slightly loosen the bolt (88) and the nyon nut (75) on the swing arm crank linkage (40) (seeFig.6).
5. Loosen the pull pin (54) on the swing arm (48) (see Fig. 7).
6. Mount the swing arm crank linkage (40) to the pivoting arm (48) with one bolt (88) and one
nylon nut (75) previously removed (see Fig. 8).
7. Tighten all bolts and nylon nuts with the tool (see Fig. 9).
8. Repeat the steps for the other side.